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UK Arrests Turkish Man for Funding Hamas, Extradition Pending

8/1/2026

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UK authorities arrested Turkish national Mohammad Yousef Hasna, 45, for allegedly funneling money and supplies to Hamas.
He remains detained pending extradition before transfer to New York.
U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald said Hasna worked with Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to deliver food, supplies and funding.
He faces charges of conspiring to support Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism and financing terrorism, each punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

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UK authorities arrested Turkish national Mohammad Yousef Hasna, 45, for allegedly funneling money and supplies to Hamas.
He remains detained pending extradition before transfer to New York.
U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald said Hasna worked with Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to deliver food, supplies and funding.
He faces charges of conspiring to support Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism and financing terrorism, each punishable by up to 20 years in prison.